
February 8, 2025
URL: https://www.bakingwithdolly.com/recipes/cakes-cupcakes/coconut-macaroon-cake-9273
- Prep time 45 minutes
- Total time 75 minutes
- Servings 12
Ingredients
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PAM® Baking Spray
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1 pkg (18 oz each) Duncan Hines® Dolly Parton's Coconut Cake Mix
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1-1/2 cups milk
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10 tablespoons melted butter
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4 eggs
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BUTTERCREAM:
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2/3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 jar (7 oz each) marshmallow creme
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1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup chocolate sauce or chocolate syrup
Nutrition Information
591 calories, 69g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with baking spray.
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Step two
Whisk cake mix, milk, melted butter and eggs in large bowl together until well blended, about a minute. Divide batter evenly into pans.
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Step three
Bake 30 to 32 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Place on wire rack to cool 15 minutes. Remove cakes from pan and cool completely.
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Step four
Place coconut flakes in even layer on baking sheet. Bake 5 to 7 minutes until toasted, stirring halfway through. Cool.
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Step five
Beat butter, marshmallow creme, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until blended, about 1 minute. Increase speed to medium high and continue mixing until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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Step six
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the frosting over cake. Place second cake layer on top and frost with remaining frosting. Garnish with toasted coconut and chocolate sauce.